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The Pope’s invitation to love the Church – Vatican News
At this week’s General Audience, Pope Francis launched a special invitation to love the Church, because she is our home.
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Jailed Indian Jesuit urges prayers for fellow prisoners – Vatican News
Human rights activist Father Stan Swamy, who suffers from Parkinson’s disease and other health conditions, is in prison for his links with Maoist insurgents, an allegation he has denied. In…
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The Economy of Francesco: ‘Young people fighting inequalities’ – Vatican News
Valentina Rotondi, a social scientist with training in applied economics and econometrics, is a part of the Central Organizing Committee of "The Economy of Francesco". She talks about her long-term…
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US won’t press charges against former Mexican defense minister – Vatican News
In an unprecedented move, US Legal Authorities have announced they are dropping all drug trafficking and money laundering charges against Mexico`s former Minister of Defense.
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Silent Pandemic: Overuse renders antimicrobials less effective – UN agriculture agency
People, plants and animals around the world are dying from untreatable infections – even with the best medicines available – due to a rise in antimicrobial resistance, the UN food…
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US Bishops announce team to address divergencies with next US President – Vatican News
The President of the US Bishops’ Conference announces the creation of a working group to address Biden policies “that are against some fundamental values we hold dear as Catholics.”
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Latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is declared over, with lessons for COVID-19
An outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus disease in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is over, the government announced on Wednesday, after a five-month response supported by the UN’s World Health Organization (WHO), and other…
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Backed by space technology, Asia-Pacific countries power sustainable development
Asian and Pacific nations are increasingly leveraging space technology and geospatial information to respond to challenges on the ground, including in their efforts to contain the spread and mitigate the impact…
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EU Bishops call for solidarity and hope on path towards better future – Vatican News
The Bishops Conferences of Europe highlight the values of solidarity, fraternity and unity as keystones to guiding the continent’s path to a better society.
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Pope at Audience: Mary a woman of prayer and model for our prayer – Vatican News
Pope Francis reflects on prayer and on how the Virgin Mary, who entrusted herself to God with docility, is a model for our own lives.